10B - REGULAR MINUTES 07-18-2011

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PUBLIC COMMENT • Bill Cunningham, President of the Santa Ana Police Foundation, thanked the Police Department and Council for support and highlighted efforts made since inception in September 2009. • Norma Aronne, property owner of 930 N. Grand Avenue, concerned with current zoning and inability to develop that property with current standards; seek assistance. • Ruben Puebla, of Pachanga Inc., pleased with security and maintenance services, and events hosted by Downtown Inc. • Allen Witten, of Orange County Department of Education ACCESS Program, asked public and local businesses to support their continued fundraising efforts and presented Councilwoman Michele Martinez with Certificate of Recognition for her assistance. • Carter Dewberry, resident and business owner, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. • Nazley Restrepo, representing Orange County Bar Foundation, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and assistance they have received with their fundraising efforts. • George Mendoza, thanked Council for supporting his business; also spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and the progress taking place in Downtown Santa Ana. • Archer Alstaetter, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and facilitation efforts they provide; successful Harvey Milk Day in Downtown; and invited all to attend the Summer Concert Series in Downtown on Friday nights for 10 weeks. • Jeff Jan, of Chapter One Restaurant, spoke in support of Downtown Inc. and their focus to bring businesses into area. • Joey Mendes, of Proof Bar, spoke in support PBID and Downtown Inc. • Sam Romero, noted longtime family roots in Santa Ana, expressed concern with alleged move to change businesses and the people to be serviced. • Ryan Chase, President of Downtown Inc., summarized purpose of PBID's; efforts made by Downtown Inc. including added safety; held meetings with members wanting dissolution of PBID, but no resolution; Downtown Inc. proposing modified boundaries to focus on Downtown core and no increase in assessment. • Fina Chaves, reiterated support for the disestablishment of PBID (Community Management District). • Irving Chase, support of Downtown Inc. and proposed reboundary; his business focus and change is market drive to broaden appeal into Downtown; key issue is to improve Downtown; urged Council to make decision on PBID. • Ralph Allen, opposed to PBID and establishment procedures; recommends Council disband. • Barbara Deroche, representing Country Garden Caterers, support disestablishment of PBID; not receiving benefits offered to other businesses. • Jay Meehan, was originally opposed to PBID, but has since changed; need leadership to make decision. • Mike Paxton, support of Downtown Inc.; urged Council to make decision on the matter. *Mayor Pro Tern Alvarez noted for the record that the City Council had received a letter from Herb Rose and also that approximately 26 people were currently standing in the room holding signs supporting disestablishment of PBID. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JULY 18, 2011 1 0B-4